RN NICU Nights

About the Unit

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's flagship NICU, located in Temple, is the only Level IV NICU located between Dallas and Austin. This 51-bed unit treats approximately 800 newborns each year. We are located at the Memorial Campus with our L&D and Couplet Care partners. We attend all high risk deliveries. "We are a Magnet Hospital and are a nationally benchmarked level 4 NICU with outstanding outcomes."

Patients We Serve

• Extremely low birth weight babies (22 weeks) to full term infants who need specialized care after birth
• Patients needing phototherapy, hypoglycemia treatment, sepsis, surgical intervention, whole body cooling to ECMO
• Wide range of acuity and treatments in our Level 4 NICU

Schedule

Full Time – Nights - 36 hours per week, 7p-7a (3) shifts per week

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach desired outcomes
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them for better healthcare choices
• Assess and document learning needs regularly
• Collaborate with colleagues and community to create care plans
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth
• Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program in Nursing
• Active RN license
• BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of starting in this role

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area; understanding of hospital procedures and rules
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.